Quality Element 8: Evaluation & Outcomes

A quality program has measurable program and outcomes-based goals; and a system and plan in place for gathering data, engaging in data-driven decision-making, implementing program improvement strategies, and regularly reassessing outcomes.

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Whether you are new to evaluation or looking to improve your existing systems, this guide from the Harvard Family Research Project is for you. The guide will walk you through developing a logic model, choosing the focus of your evaluation, selecting the evaluation design, and analyzing the data.